Janelle Sarauw
Janelle Sarauw | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Member of the U.S. Virgin Islands Legislature | |
| In office July 14, 2017 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin Rodriquez |
| Succeeded by | Ray Fonseca |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 27, 1985 |
| Party | Independent |
| Education | Florida Atlantic University (BA) Gonzaga University (MA) |
Janelle K. Sarauw is a U.S. Virgin Islander politician and former educator who served as senator in the Legislature of the Virgin Islands from the St. Thomas-St. John District, from 2017 to 2023. She became the first LGBTQ member and youngest woman to serve in the territory’s legislature. Sarauw unsuccessfully ran for Lieutenant Governor in the general election. Sarauw is actively considering a run for Delegate to Congress in 2026.